Candidates clash over health care reform

Two in race for State Rep. District 61

6:20 AM,
Oct. 3, 2012

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The debate over the state's participation with the federal government in health care reform is a loud one in the race for the Dist. 61 seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives.

Incumbent Republican Lori Benedict of Sturkie in Fulton County is challenged for the seat by Democrat Scott Baltz of Pocahontas.

The District encompasses an area of western Baxter County, all of Fulton and parts of Randolph and Sharp counties. Early voting in the Nov. 6 general election begins Oct. 22. The voter registration deadline is Monday. ...